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Rajya Sabha Chair Jagdeep Dhankhar criticized the chaotic final week of Parliament’s winter session, marked by protests over Amit Shah’s Ambedkar is the fashion remark. He urged MPs to reflect on their actions, stating that disruptions mock public trust and hinder the country’s progress, stressing the need for accountability. He also said that the world […]
Starbucks workers in Los Angeles, Chicago, and Seattle will strike starting Friday, with plans for a nationwide expansion through Tuesday. The Starbucks Workers United, demands better pay and conditions after unproductive negotiations. The union criticized the company for breaking promises to baristas. This strike coincides with Starbucks’ struggle with declining sales in key markets.
Priyanka Gandhi criticized the FIR filed against Rahul Gandhi, calling it a symbol of govt’s desperation. She accused the BJP of distracting from its issues, particularly its stance on BR Ambedkar, after Home Minister Amit Shah’s controversial remarks. She also stated the govt is afraid of debates on topics like Adani and Ambedkar’s insult, asserting […]
A deadly collision between a CNG tanker and multiple vehicles on the Jaipur-Ajmer highway in Rajasthan resulted in a massive fire, killing at least 8 people. The explosion, occurring around 5:30 am near a petrol pump, caused widespread panic. Eyewitnesses reported seeing a man engulfed in flames while fire brigades struggled to access the site. […]
Just before the Lok Sabha was adjourned on Friday, a resolution recommending two bills on simultaneous elections to a joint committee was passed. Moved by Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal, it suggested that the Rajya Sabha send members’ names to join the committee. The committee will consist of 27 Lok Sabha members and 12 Rajya […]
A search operation continued on Friday for a 7-year-old boy missing after a Navy craft collided with a ferry off the Mumbai coast. The crash, which occurred on December 18, resulted in 14 deaths, with 98 survivors. A naval helicopter and boats from the Navy and Coast Guard are involved in the ongoing search and […]
The Lok Sabha was adjourned indefinitely after protests by Congress-led ‘India Bloc’ MPs in the Parliament premises. Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla announced the adjournment. A significant decision was made by referring the Jamili Election Bill to the Joint Parliamentary Committee. The Rajya Sabha was also adjourned temporarily during the session.
Arunachal Pradesh CM Pema Khandu accused misinformation of turning villagers against the Siang Upper Multipurpose Project (SUMP). He questioned how protesters could claim knowledge of the project’s power capacity when surveys hadn’t started. He also stated that if people oppose the dam and hydropower project, it will be canceled, adding, “Chapter closed.”
Russian President Vladimir Putin expressed regret for not launching Russia’s Ukraine offensive earlier than 2022. Speaking at “Results of the Year” press conference, he cited the need for systemic preparation before the invasion, which he termed a special military operation. Putin addressed a curated audience, with backdrop featuring Russia’s map, including annexed Ukrai...
MPs from the INDIA Bloc will march from Vijay Chowk to Parliament at 10 am on Friday, demanding Home Minister Amit Shah’s apology and resignation for remarks on Dr. BR Ambedkar. Shah’s statement in the Rajya Sabha sparked outrage. On Thursday, INDIA Bloc MPs, led by Rahul Gandhi, protested in Parliament, urging Shah to step […]
Taiwan’s Ministry of National Defence reported detecting 12 Chinese military aircraft and 5 naval vessels near its territory on Friday morning. Five aircraft crossed the Taiwan Strait median line into Taiwan’s southwestern air defense identification zone (ADIZ). Taiwan’s military monitored the activity closely and took appropriate measures, as shared in an official statement.
Tabla maestro Zakir Hussain’s funeral was held in San Francisco on Thursday, after his passing at 73 due to lung disease complications. Musicians, including Anandan Sivamani, paid heartfelt tributes. Known for his ‘dancing fingers,’ Hussain leaves behind his wife, Antonia Minnecola, and daughters Anisa and Isabella. His death marks the end of an iconic musical […]
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman praised Mumbai Airport Customs for seizing over 2 kg of smuggled gold worth ₹1.48 crore. Highlighting their vigilance, she tweeted, “Appreciate @mumbaicus3 for showing diligence.” The minister’s acknowledgment underscores customs’ crucial role in combating smuggling and protecting the nation’s economy.
Karnataka BJP MLC CT Ravi, arrested for allegedly making derogatory remarks about Minister Laxmi Hebbalkar, accused police of human rights violations. Ravi claimed they took him on rounds all night across the district and alleged the police acted under higher orders. Ravi, who had bandages on his head, criticized the state govt and administration as […]
Canadian PM Justin Trudeau will shuffle his Cabinet on Friday, with a swearing-in ceremony and a meeting scheduled for later in the day. Trudeau is facing growing discontent, especially after his finance minister’s sudden resignation. Despite increasing calls from Liberal lawmakers for his resignation, new Finance Minister Dominic LeBlanc expressed full support for Trudeau from […]